Recognising the perfection of God, and our own perfections can be sobering, but also encouraging, Ian Woods reminds us.

James Taylor wants us to be clear: our passion for praising God needs to be matched with enthusiasm for seeing lives changed in practical ways - no less now, than in the Psalmist's time.

We need to zoom out (too much zooming!) and see the whole of this psalm to appreciate that it's upside down compared to many - or is it the right way up? David Brooke challenges to plant a flag and claim the territory when things are tough. The problem isn't with God!

Lesley Hughes draws out the themes of Psalm 80 - restoration and salvation - and urges us to pray as boldly in our time as Asaph, the writer of this Psalm, did in his.

Steve Clarke muses on the poison that enters us when we nurse a grievance, and shows how the Psalmist shows us a better way.

Mark Wade holds out God's promises to us, and his invitation, reminding us that he is 'radiant with light' in the darkest of times.

We may not feel like "It is good to praise the Lord" right now, says Rachel Sheehan, but it **IS**. And it is vitally important, for our wellbeing and those around us. Rachel has three top tips that might help.

Neil Cook is hooked by the Psalmist's invitation to "Incline your ears to the words of my mouth", and reflects on what we can do to make sure "that the generations to come might know, and the children yet unborn, that they in turn might tell it [the good news] to their children".

To become depressed is normal, and human. Doreen Taylor identifies numerous Bible heroes who became downcast, but eventually found a new perspective on their problems. Now it's our turn, she says.

Sue Fulford brings a simple message: stop comparing ourselves with others, and we'll see how blessed we are to be God's children.